Santana Row BNI

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From our current process of creating an updated vision for our chapter, we have some selected comments that show you what kind of a Chapter we are and what kind of a business community we create: "Beneficial, respectful and helpful." "I want to see us really advocating and hustling for each other, not just ourselves."... "I envision our chapter to remain a friendly close knit crew rather than a formal all business attitude." "members committed to supporting each others' businesses in a high-trust, positive and fun environment." "A group that has enabled its members to grow their business by creating strong personal and business relationships, sharing experience and wisdom, and thinking of how they can continually help each other." "An ideal chapter looks like fast paced individuals who pivot to refer to each other, activity creates activity. They are transparent and there is a ton of trust so that we can just get to work, trust each other to d our jobs right and professionally. " "Inspired- constantly working on improvement." "Supportive- some of our businesses are thriving more than others. I have found support through talking to other members who are at the same point in their business." "Involved- attending and sharing each other's business events, celebrating major accomplishments, knowing each other very well. growth, friendly competitive, self driven, engaged and involved individuals."

Our Estate Planning and Trust Attorney, Victoria Horvatich of Copenbarger & Copenbarger is hosting an online webinar covering the SECURE Act and how it changed inherited IRAs, and Standalone Retirement Trusts. If you are interested or know anyone who is, please register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg

Our chapter's Fine Art Illustrator and instructor has opened two online drawing courses beginning later this month - a beginner course and an advanced pen & ink course. Here is the info for the beginner course: "Anyone Can Learn to Draw" Beginning Drawing: Students will:... Learn the academics of drawing to give them a solid foundation in fundamental principles such as how to properly use their tools, light and shadow, perspective, composition, reflections, and much more. Be able to take advantage of one-to-one time with me during office hours to work on individual goals. Gain knowledge, confidence, see improvement week over week, and learn they absolutely can draw. The course is designed for total beginners, those who have been away from drawing for a long time, those who may have taken an art class in high school or college, those who learned to work in a single medium but never really learned to draw, and intermediates looking to refresh their skills. Class is for adults 18 and over. Tuesday evenings, starting October 6th and will go until November 17th. 6:00pm PDT* - 9:00pm PDT* (*Time change November 1, 2020) Class Fee $175.00 *Special Offer $150 for the first 6 people to register for the course* Classes will be conducted over Zoom Contact her to sign up: http://www.milovina-meyer.com/contact.html

Our member, financial planner with Merrill Lynch - Zachary Rayman is helping fund raise for Alzheimer's research through "Walk to End Alzheimer's" and his team "Team Work Silicon Valley". We will be supporting him and invite you to do the same. Let's help them reach their funding goal! https://act.alz.org/site/TR

We meet weekly on Thursday mornings at 9AM - 10:30AM. We are looking for new members and welcome business professionals looking to grow their business, expand their reach, develop trusted, quality business relationships, and a fun group to develop ideas and business skills with. Check out our current member list and join us to find out if you would be a good fit:... https://bnisfbay.com/ca-santa-clara-bni-santan//memberlist

We are a growing networking group of fun-loving, talented, passionate, and friendly professionals. If you are curious about a networking group - please join us for our weekly meetings - reach out and we will invite you to the Zoom meeting for Thursdays at 9AM-10:30AM.

Our accountant & tax expert Michael Fujii, is on the board of Happy Hollow Foundation, and they are having a silent virtual auction that ends soon! Check out these amazing gifts and opportunities for raffle and donate to help keep this San Jose treasure open and thriving for future generations of children: happyhollow.org/happiestauction/

Our estate planning and trust attorney, Victoria Horvatich with Copenbarger & Copenbarger is hosting and educational webinar event: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event

Last week's member spotlight included Jeff Strickland, our Vice President and founding member. He presented on: Pandemic Real Estate: Real-life buyer and seller take form the trenches during a pandemic. As well as some eye opening market predictions from the county assessor. He shared his expertise in presenting a home to sell in this competitive market. https://www.realtor.com//jeff-strickland_los-gatos_ca_5497

Last week's Member Spotlight included our newest member, Jessica Hawkins, Life Agent, Yogi, She’s a Nice Lady!!, She presented on: Key Person Life Insurance. What do you when you go into business with someone; how do you retire? How do you sell? I’ll show you how, anyone who works with business owners or owns a business should be present for this one. https://agents.farmers.com/ca/san-jose/jessica-hawkins